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Ransomware Research
Alcatraz Locker Ransomware
Alcatraz Locker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Alcatraz Locker
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How Alcatraz Locker ransomware works
File modification behavior
Alcatraz Locker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Alcatraz Locker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Alcatraz
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Alcatraz Locker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Alcatraz Locker ransomware:
- AlcatrazLocker
- demo01.exe
- alcatraz.exe
- c5kvE3yL2I
- Ransomware.exe
- ransomware (20).exe
- aa
- wBERn.xlt
About this analysis
This Alcatraz Locker ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Alcatraz Locker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Alcatraz Locker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Alcatraz Locker across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.